STUDLEY, Virginia
COWAN, Peggy Marie Livesay, died June 4, 2013. A native of Raynelle, W.Va., she was the daughter of Aleta Ann Hazel Livesay and Luther Livesay. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Cowan, who died in 2009. Peggy is survived by three first cousins, Frances Dreschler, C.W. Gibbs and Larry Gibbs. Peggy was a graduate of the University of West Virginia and a longtime teacher of physical education at Hermitage High School in Henrico County, where she was the girl's basketball coach. She will be sorely missed by many friends of a lifetime from West Virginia and Virginia. The friends and family are especially grateful for her caregivers, Marie, Marilyn, Demetra and Mildred. Visitation will be Friday, June 7, at 1 p.m. until her service at 2 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. Burial will be in West Virginia at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to a charity of your choice in her name.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Graduated from HS with Peggy in 1948: I appreciated all the comments made by students. I am sure Peggy changed a lot of lives for the better. In todays times we need a lot more Peggie’s.
Jack Burdette
John Burdette
May 30, 2022 | McMurray, PA | Classmate
Peggy was a very good friend at Rainelle (both graduated HS 1948) also went to WVU at same time. Just found out she had passed away. Jack Burdette 6/13/20
June 13, 2020
Peggy, you will be truly missed,I remember you so well as my gym teacher at hermitage,you had a heart of gold,RIP
Sandi Brann
May 30, 2019 | Glen Allen, VA | Student
This lady held a special place in my heart. She taught me so much by just being around her. I was blessed to have her as a PE teacher,to be a PE Asst. in my 11th and 12th grade years. And I was blessed to be on the Girls Basketball Team from 1962 to 1964.Through the years I tried to keep up with her. I shall greatly miss her. My love and prayers to her family.
Nina Noel Slough
June 21, 2013 | Holly Ridge, NC
Peggy, you will be missed greatly by your family. She was my second cousin, but I always considered her an aunt. I went into teaching also and she was happy that she inspired me to do so. Miss You Peggy. You will be with Bill and your mom again.
Beth
Beth Gibbs
June 07, 2013 | Philadephia, PA
Mrs. Cowan was a wonderful teacher and a very sweet lady.
Sandi Harris Shover
June 06, 2013 | Sanford, NC
Mrs. Cowan was my PE teacher at Hermitage and she was a great role model for me and for many other girls she taught. She was always smiling and always reading to listen. I will never forget her; she was a wonderful person. (Class of '62)
Didi Emory McConnell
June 06, 2013 | Haymarket, VA
Mrs. Cowan was my Phys. Ed. teacher when she taught @ Brookland Jr. High. She was a wonderful person and a very devoted teacher.
Diane Deal
June 06, 2013 | Henrico, VA
Ms. Cowan, you were a wonderful PE teacher who made me smile. May you R.I.P. from a member of Hermitage Class of 1963.
Vickie Herndon (Haab)
June 06, 2013 | Mathews, VA